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kevans7780
New Contributor
4 months ago

Ivanti secure access client and port forwarding

I use Ivanti secure access VPN for my work computer. Cox support has previously helped me setup a port forwarding to allow my VPN to connect over my panoramic wifi router.  I got a new computer. the...
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WiderMouthOpen
Esteemed Contributor II
4 months ago

What I don't understand is why port forwarding is needed. Don't most VPN use IPsec which is compatible with most/all routers? I can see the need to open a port in the firewall, but why do you need to forward it? Not a expert though.

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Darkatt
Honored Contributor
4 months ago

It SHOULD be, however, if the connections is being made from outside in, then port forwarding would be necessary.